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$174+ Cheap flights from Des Moines (DSM) to Columbus

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 5/25. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — CMH
Feb 27 — Mar 61
Thu 2/27
Thu 3/6
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Des Moines to Columbus

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Des Moines (DSM) to Columbus (C01). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated February 22, 2025.

Round-trip from

$287
(Delta)

One-way from

$174
(Delta)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$366
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Cheapest flights from Des Moines to Columbus
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Des Moines to Columbus. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 22, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/245:59 pmDSM - CMH
1 stop4h 55mDelta
Thu 3/276:15 amCMH - DSM
1 stop5h 25mDelta
Deal found 2/21$287
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/22. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 2/287:17 pmDSM - CMH
1 stop23h 34mFrontier
Sun 3/28:56 pmCMH - DSM
1 stop22h 18mFrontier
Deal found 2/22$310
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/198:30 amDSM - CMH
2 stops8h 10mSouthwest
Tue 4/229:00 amCMH - DSM
1 stop3h 35mSouthwest
Deal found 2/21$312
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/411:38 amDSM - CMH
2 stops11h 00mUnited Airlines
Mon 4/74:11 pmCMH - DSM
1 stop6h 41mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/21$313
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/35:45 amDSM - CMH
1 stop4h 00mAmerican Airlines
Sun 4/65:35 amCMH - DSM
1 stop6h 46mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/21$337
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/47:30 amDSM - CMH
2 stops39h 48mMultiple Airlines
Mon 4/712:05 pmCMH - DSM
2 stops12h 08mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/21$386

Find flights from Des Moines to Columbus within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Des Moines to Columbus that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated February 22, 2025.

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Des Moines

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Columbus

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Depart

Return

Price

Des MoinesColumbus

DSM - CMH

DSMCMH

Des Moines

Mon 3/24

5:59 pm-11:54 pm

1 stop4h 55m

Columbus

Thu 3/27

6:15 am-10:40 am

1 stop5h 25m

$287

Des MoinesColumbus

DSM - CMH

DSMCMH

Des Moines

Sat 4/19

8:30 am-5:40 pm

2 stops8h 10m

Columbus

Tue 4/22

9:00 am-11:35 am

1 stop3h 35m

$312

Des MoinesColumbus

DSM - CMH

DSMCMH

Des Moines

Fri 4/4

11:38 am-11:38 pm

2 stops11h 00m

Columbus

Mon 4/7

4:11 pm-9:52 pm

1 stop6h 41m

$313

Des MoinesColumbus

DSM - CMH

DSMCMH

Des Moines

Thu 4/3

5:45 am-10:45 am

1 stop4h 00m

Columbus

Sun 4/6

5:35 am-11:21 am

1 stop6h 46m

$337

Des MoinesColumbus

DSM - CMH

DSMCMH

Des Moines

Fri 4/4

7:30 am-12:18 am

2 stops39h 48m

Columbus

Mon 4/7

12:05 pm-11:13 pm

2 stops12h 08m

$386

Des MoinesColumbus

DSM - CMH

DSMCMH

Des Moines

Sun 5/25

5:45 am-11:36 am

1 stop4h 51m

$174

Des MoinesColumbus

DSM - CMH

DSMCMH

Des Moines

Sun 5/25

8:45 am-6:05 pm

2 stops8h 20m

$179

Des MoinesColumbus

DSM - CMH

DSMCMH

Des Moines

Thu 6/19

8:00 am-1:15 pm

1 stop4h 15m

$239

Des MoinesColumbus

DSM - CMH

DSMCMH

Des Moines

Fri 6/20

3:35 pm-3:13 pm

3 stops22h 38m

$386

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Deals found on 2/21

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Travel insights for flights from Des Moines to Columbus

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Des Moines to Columbus including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Des Moines to Columbus?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Columbus (average of $254). Flying from Des Moines to Columbus in March is currently the most expensive (average of $352). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from DSM to CMH?

Find hourly flight availability from Des Moines to Columbus. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated February 22, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Des Moines to Columbus is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are at noon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the afternoon could potentially save you up to 18% on airfare.

Rainfall in Columbus by month

Plan your trip to Columbus by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Columbus ranges from 2.3 - 4.8 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.8 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Columbus when rainfall is around 2.3 in.

Temperature in Columbus by month

Plan your trip to Columbus by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Columbus, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 75.2 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 30.2 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Columbus

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Columbus. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Columbus. Reviews last updated February 22, 2025.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,396 reviews

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,396 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,396 reviews

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,203 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,396 reviews

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,754 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,396 reviews

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,396 reviews

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Des Moines to Columbus?

    Des Moines (DSM), located 3.6 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from Des Moines to Columbus. 4 airlines have flights from Des Moines to Columbus on a regular basis. Booking flights from Des Moines to Columbus should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 0 outbound flights to Columbus per day.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Des Moines to Columbus round-trip?

    Currently priced at $287, Delta will fly you from Des Moines to Columbus and back. In addition to Delta, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Southwest and United Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $312 and $313, respectively. These flights start at 32% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Des Moines to Columbus one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Delta, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $174. However, be on the lookout for offers from Southwest and United Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from Des Moines to Columbus for a low price.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Des Moines to Columbus that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Des Moines to Columbus flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Des Moines to Columbus?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Des Moines to Columbus.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Des Moines to Columbus?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Des Moines to Columbus by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Des Moines to Columbus?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Columbus (average of $254). Flying from Des Moines to Columbus in March is currently the most expensive (average of $352). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 4 airlines flying from Des Moines to Columbus

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Des Moines to Columbus. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated February 22, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$245Average$416FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$254Average$403FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$296Average$346FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$297Average$473FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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